Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-02-10
Condensed Locals.

hERNAN S.-Ndrlety-
DINE MUsEUM.-"Partners in Crime"
LIGHT INFANTRY ARMoKY.-Aztec Fair.
Condensed Locals.
A colOred infant about a month old was found on
the doorstep OF house 1906 street last night and
was sent 10 st. AIMS asylum
samuel Schely, carpenter, at work on house
at the corner of 18th and streets, yesterday 1eL
from a scafOld TO the floor below, and his back
striking nail key, he was badly hurt He was
taken in the police ambulance TO his home on 18th
street, between W and Boundary.
Last night a coal oil lamp exploded at No. 16
Blagden'S alley (between 9TH 10th, l. and streets
northwest, occupied by Ann Taylor, but no DAM
age was done.
AT IL O'Clock last night coal oil lamp in the
house OF John Washington, No. Bates alley
tbetween g, H. 9TH and 9TH streets northweSD ex-
ploded. but the damage was slight
fire was caused in the saw mill of Miller & Co.,
On the southwest corner OF 14th and streets
northwest at o'clock this morning, by spark
which escaped from an engine used 10 saw and
split wood The damage amounted 10 about 500.
large quantity of clothing has been sent 10 the
East Washington police for the benett OF the poor
IN that section OF The city.
The Creighton club, literary and musical
society fOT the mutual pleasure of its members,
was incorporated Yesterday by the following or
ganiZerS: Michael b. ScanlOn, Morton j. Flaherty,
Richard Further, AloysiuS T.. Joy and Alexander
H. Solder.
The seventh annual ball Of the Italian Benevo-
lent society Ut Abner's hall last night was well
attended and a very enjoyable affair. A COM
mtttet-. headed by NJ. A. Ghisell looked after the
enjoyment of the guests. while Mr. 5. Deso acted
a. rOormaSter.
Yesterday afternoon rs an express wagon con-
tanning upwards OF dozen EVENING STAR company
boys was on its way TO the northwestern section
OF the city. the back axle OF the wagon broke,
while crossing the ear track at Thomas circle and
the boys were precipitated 10 the ground In heap,
but fortunately all escaped without injury
Perry H. Carson was before the Police Court to
day, charged by Officer Costello with diSOrderly
conduct. and he was nned s..
Richard +. Hartnett, young man, was before
ZIG ToHCr SouIi to-tiis, ch'lfSt Win spittng III
Charles j. Walters face, and the court imposed a
nne OF $40.
MARRIAGE LIcENsEs.-Marriage licenses have
been issued by the clerk OF the court to John l.
smith and Alice l. Russell III. ID. Bickerton and
Rebecca ScrOggins: Frank Hunt and Sarah E
Roberts; Lewis b. Thomson ana Annie NJ. Ray;
Edward z. AdamsoD, of Nashville Tenn, and
Robins Bullock; VIII 7. Darden, OF Epps, and
Mamie E Lee.
DISTRICT CASES IN THE CRIMINAL CoURr-This
morning. In the Criminal Court, Mr.. Ii. L. Davis.
representing the District, stated that he had
1erred with the district attorney to presenting
District appeal cases 10 the court. and that he
would have cases 10 engage the court fOr about a
week Mr.. Lip,cOmb stated that il was important
To Try the Campbell gambling case, and asked that
II be liked Tor Monday The court directed Mr..
Davis u prepare his cases 10 commence on Mon
day.
mix JOHN l. STODDaKD announces In
another column his new course OF illustrated
lectures, which have been in progress before fine
audiences ali over the country, at Congregational
church, commencing on the 21St instant. The
Elizabeth s"CharleS Dickens and his Travels"
peter the Great" and Egypt and the Nile
Ex-uEUr. ARSoLDs REsIGNATION.-Ex-Lieut OF
Police Arnold > stated in YESTERDAY STAR has
resigned ne place he held at the city post office
in his letter OF resignation 10 Postmaster COnger
dated yesterday, he said: Il hereby tender my
resignation OF the position kindly given me by
You The appointment was the more fully appre-
ciated because YOU We're the first who came to my
assistance oy Offering Ine employment after my
unjust removal from the police force, and my
resignation is rendered only for the reason that
am offered more lucrative employment"
1.-THE NIkADo" BY AMATEURs-A company OF
young Ladies ard gentlemen selected from the
Washington Amateur opera company, presented
The M1kadO' in q creditable manner at National
Rifles arInory laSt night. The audience was large
and friendly and the performance was OF course
received with favor 10 was under the direction
OF Mr.. Whitman OSgOOd. TO whom not little of
The credit Tor its success Is due. Miss Kitty
Thompson made an interesting Yum Yum Her
opening solo In the Second act Was redemanded
Miss Efhe Darltng's kdtLshH was nOtceably good.
MI VIM +. MahOny, who has a pleasing bass
Well, and otherwise acquitted himself creiitaby
AS no 10, Mr.. Harry W. Sanders excited a great
was iully up 10 the general average. The per-
Ioruance was remarkable for freedom from
bitches.
The OLD GUARDS CARSIvAI--Ar NEE ting last
night OF the committee in charge OF the carnival
and mart 20 Oe held by the Union Veteran Corps,
OLD Guard, II was stated that the various booths
had been constructed and were ready TO be placed
In position In the hall. The decorating committee
have perfected all arrangements Tor decorating
ana commenced operations. Many additional
contributions were reported.
AN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION MEETTSG.-A regular
monthly meeting OF the ID. G. Alumni association
MONDAY at the residence of Mr.. Z. /. Renick It
was most enjoyable affair and many members Of
the fraternity were present. The next meeting
VIII D. held on the 9Th OF March at the residence
or Mr.. j. c. Ptl@n. 1913 Rhode Island avenue The
Aeadquarters OF the association is at the Office OF
w H. Lamar. Jr-, Pacific building. All the alumni
members o. the fraternity in the District are in
Sited 10 register and connect themselves with the
association
FINE SUMNER RESORT INPRoyENENT.-Messrs
WASH b. Williams & sons, having taken a long
lease on the Plney Point property announce thai
they have determined TO rebuild the hotel at that
popular summer reSort and make it place worthy
ofpatronage OF the highest class. The new house
viii be handsomely furnished and combine all the
modern improvements and viii be able 10 provide
accommodations Tor two hundred and fifty guests
and the proPretOrs promise that In every respect
the attractions OF the place shall be superior to
those at any point on the Potomac. They are hay-
Ing fifteen safe and roomy boats OF different kinds
built for the accommodation OF guests, and other
forms or amusement and entertainment viii be
freely provided Among other features new in
That locality the house and grounds Will be lighted
with gas III Is expected that the establishment
VII ot thOrOughly completed and ready Tor guests
by The nrst OF June
EyERYBoDYs fayorite Irish comedians at Ker
mans Rollicking songs. Cheap priceS.-AdcL.
The AIT SALE-The johnson art sale will he
continued this evening at O'Clock at the art ex-
hioitiOn ruoInS OF MeSsrs. Walter H. Williams a.
Co., beginning at No. 81 on the catalogue some
y, Ihe most attractive paintings are yet 10 De
look SALIENT bowling VIII close the sale OF
poohS at his auction rooms this evening commence
Ing Ut 80 O'Clock
WATER COLOR PAINTINGS AT AUClIoS-Mr. Dow
ing Will sell JO-InorrOW at IL O'clock al HIS auc.
ton rooms l1th street and Pennsylvania avenue
choiee collection OF water color paintings the
most OF which are unframed, and Will be so,d nv
ordef Of the owner TO the highest bidder thereby
anording rare chance for parties secure pleas
ing works OF art al moderate figures =
TRUSTEES SALE OF DESIRABLE PROPERTY viii
take place tomorrow at 4 80 O'Clock d. m The
lot Is situated on ohio avenue and b street he.
tween 12Jh and 18th streets northwest. also a
twO-SfUry brick house, at . O'Clock, on n street.
between 9Th and 7th street northwest.-Adrt